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Spring Awakening in a Lakeside Cabin - Strawberry Lake Cabin
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6792 sq ft
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Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom-Loft 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib
Master Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Spring Awakening in a Lakeside Cabin - Strawberry Lake Cabin
Watch the Minnesota wilderness stretch its legs after a long winter! Up North this time of year, the birds return, Strawberry Lake thaws, the trees pop out their blooms—and you can take a front row seat for the show at this lakeside cabin tucked into the lush spring woods.
Built in 2013 by local Minnesota craftsmen, our Strawberry Lake Cabin presents an ideal place for enjoying the outdoors. Spend the day on the big outdoor deck, watching the lake sparkle and relishing the forgotten joy of sun on your skin!
Inside, an open common area—including a fully-equipped and gleaming kitchen—faces cathedral windows overlooking the deck, the woods, and the lake. These windows span the width of the house, all the way up to the lofted sleeping area, which is perched at the tree line.
If a chill lingers in the air during your getaway, the radiant in-floor heating will warm your toes.
A RETREAT FOR COUPLES, FRIENDS & FAMILIES; MOREOVER, A PLACE TO REUNITE WHERE EVERYONE CAN SPREAD OUT
Couples love it here at our Strawberry Lake Cabin—no matter the season.
Experience the easy romance of tucking into nature together and shaking off the stresses of everyday life. From the loft bedroom, views of an unpolluted Minnesota sky full of stars will lull you into a deep sleep, and the green, flowering woods will greet you first thing in the morning.
Friends’ getaways of two to four people—complimented by a bottle of Minnesota’s local wine, maybe? - find a wonderful ‘slow stay’ setting here, as well.
And families appreciate our Strawberry Lake Cabin—as well as the many family-friendly activities on the property and nearby. To make your family retreat easy, we provide a highchair, a baby crib, and a washer/dryer for warm, fresh clothes for everyone mid-week.
No matter who you’re traveling with, we highly recommend a canoe trip out on Strawberry Lake. We will provide the canoe for you! And the water here is calm and peaceful, with less motorboat traffic than on many of the lakes in this area. Not to mention the water clarity: spring-fed Strawberry Lake is so clear; you can see almost 17 feet straight down to the bottom!
And this time of year, the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, located just three miles away, is a spectacular place for a hike or a bike ride. When you get back from outdoor adventuring, heat up the gas grill and get your energy back with a perfectly cooked lakeside burger. Or, maybe you'd like to be pampered and treated to a local homemade catered breakfast, lunch or dinner - we can help make that happen.
One more spring activity we can’t forget: May marks the beginning of the fishing season! An early-spring morning is never better than when it’s spent on the calm, clear waters of Minnesota’s lakes, a Thermos of coffee steaming beside you while you wait for a bite. The crisp feeling that lingers in the air in May only adds to the experience.
MAKE NEW MEMORIES WITH US
There’s a timeless quality to Strawberry Lake and Northern Minnesota. As the setting for many of my own happy childhood memories (and the place where I proposed to my wife), the woods and lakes Up North hold a special place in my heart. I love being able to share the magic of this place with others—at a cabin built by people who live here in the area, too.
We’ve decorated the house with items that mean a lot to us, collected locally and around the world.
If you’d like to capture the essence of that “feeling of premium,” we’d love to have you here to experience our version of paradise at Strawberry Lake!
Kind regards,
Don & Cheryl Aamodt, Owners
P.S. - Are you looking for a laptop-friendly workplace away from home?... we have year-round fiber optic internet, with high-speed bandwidths of 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload.
Built in 2013 by local Minnesota craftsmen, our Strawberry Lake Cabin presents an ideal place for enjoying the outdoors. Spend the day on the big outdoor deck, watching the lake sparkle and relishing the forgotten joy of sun on your skin!
Inside, an open common area—including a fully-equipped and gleaming kitchen—faces cathedral windows overlooking the deck, the woods, and the lake. These windows span the width of the house, all the way up to the lofted sleeping area, which is perched at the tree line.
If a chill lingers in the air during your getaway, the radiant in-floor heating will warm your toes.
A RETREAT FOR COUPLES, FRIENDS & FAMILIES; MOREOVER, A PLACE TO REUNITE WHERE EVERYONE CAN SPREAD OUT
Couples love it here at our Strawberry Lake Cabin—no matter the season.
Experience the easy romance of tucking into nature together and shaking off the stresses of everyday life. From the loft bedroom, views of an unpolluted Minnesota sky full of stars will lull you into a deep sleep, and the green, flowering woods will greet you first thing in the morning.
Friends’ getaways of two to four people—complimented by a bottle of Minnesota’s local wine, maybe? - find a wonderful ‘slow stay’ setting here, as well.
And families appreciate our Strawberry Lake Cabin—as well as the many family-friendly activities on the property and nearby. To make your family retreat easy, we provide a highchair, a baby crib, and a washer/dryer for warm, fresh clothes for everyone mid-week.
No matter who you’re traveling with, we highly recommend a canoe trip out on Strawberry Lake. We will provide the canoe for you! And the water here is calm and peaceful, with less motorboat traffic than on many of the lakes in this area. Not to mention the water clarity: spring-fed Strawberry Lake is so clear; you can see almost 17 feet straight down to the bottom!
And this time of year, the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, located just three miles away, is a spectacular place for a hike or a bike ride. When you get back from outdoor adventuring, heat up the gas grill and get your energy back with a perfectly cooked lakeside burger. Or, maybe you'd like to be pampered and treated to a local homemade catered breakfast, lunch or dinner - we can help make that happen.
One more spring activity we can’t forget: May marks the beginning of the fishing season! An early-spring morning is never better than when it’s spent on the calm, clear waters of Minnesota’s lakes, a Thermos of coffee steaming beside you while you wait for a bite. The crisp feeling that lingers in the air in May only adds to the experience.
MAKE NEW MEMORIES WITH US
There’s a timeless quality to Strawberry Lake and Northern Minnesota. As the setting for many of my own happy childhood memories (and the place where I proposed to my wife), the woods and lakes Up North hold a special place in my heart. I love being able to share the magic of this place with others—at a cabin built by people who live here in the area, too.
We’ve decorated the house with items that mean a lot to us, collected locally and around the world.
If you’d like to capture the essence of that “feeling of premium,” we’d love to have you here to experience our version of paradise at Strawberry Lake!
Kind regards,
Don & Cheryl Aamodt, Owners
P.S. - Are you looking for a laptop-friendly workplace away from home?... we have year-round fiber optic internet, with high-speed bandwidths of 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload.
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Portable crib and ciao! baby highchair available.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Place used towels in the bathroom, wash used dishes and leave used bedsheets on beds.
Empty household trash into metal garbage cans outside. No
fish cleanings in trash.
Leave keys inside cabin, on key rack near door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Ogema
Located in Ogema, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lyle Crovisier Memorial Park and Detroit Mountain Recreation Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge and Big Basswood Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center, or check out an event or a game at Kent Freeman Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ogema, MN
What's nearby
- Historic Holmes Theater - 58 min drive - 52.2 km
- Detroit Lake - 59 min drive - 53.7 km
- Detroit Lake Beach - 59 min drive - 53.7 km
- Detroit Mountain Recreation Area - 60 min drive - 53.2 km
- Kent Freeman Arena - 61 min drive - 53.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Minwanjige Cafe - 5 min drive
- The Fish House Man - 15 min drive
- Berry's Bar - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
2 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bob P.
14 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bob P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Grady A.
6 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Getaway
Grady A.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kay K.
26 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage
Kay K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patrick W.
8 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Patrick W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sandy L.
11 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin on Strawberry
Sandy L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cindy P.
28 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cindy P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Todd P.
18 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin
Todd P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jackie M.
30 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay
Jackie M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
13 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rural Minnesota Lake Cabin
Verified traveller
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chelsey S.
9 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Weekend Getaway
Chelsey S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jess S.
21 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Jess S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Randy N.
14 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Strawberry gettaway
Randy N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elli F.
28 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy little getaway
Elli F.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Timothy C.
28 Jan, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin on the lake
Timothy C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Jason S.
19 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!!
Jason S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Ryan K.
20 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin Ease
Ryan K.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Trish J.
24 Jan, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin
Trish J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Terry & Jerome D.
22 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Terry & Jerome D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vicki F.
8 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful relaxing cabin
Vicki F.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katherine E.
11 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Katherine E.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kendra V.
2 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Slice of heaven
Kendra V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kennedy H.
12 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mini Getaway
Kennedy H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jason V.
10 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for fishing and relaxing
Jason V.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Corey G.
11 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend get away
Corey G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
About the host
Hosted by Don Aamodt
As a farm boy raised on an apple orchard in Stillwater, MN, I grew up loving the outdoors. With my father and grandfather, I spent my childhood hunting, fishing and camping in the woods 'Up North.'
Though my wife (who grew up in Sonoma, CA wine country) and I now live in the Central Valley farming region of California, our love for woods and waters of Minnesota ensures that we make time for yearly visits to Strawberry Lake Cabin. With its tucked-into-the-trees setting next to sparkling, spring-fed Strawberry Lake, we've found no better place in the world for slowing down and recharging together. And, we think you'll agree.
Don't hesitate to contact us with questions about the cabin and the surrounding area of Detroit Lakes - we're happy to help!
What's most important to us is helping you create fun and lasting vacation memories. If there's any possible way, we can enhance your vacation experience at our property please contact us by phone, text or email...we aim to provide you a first-rate service.
Don Aamodt, Owner
Though my wife (who grew up in Sonoma, CA wine country) and I now live in the Central Valley farming region of California, our love for woods and waters of Minnesota ensures that we make time for yearly visits to Strawberry Lake Cabin. With its tucked-into-the-trees setting next to sparkling, spring-fed Strawberry Lake, we've found no better place in the world for slowing down and recharging together. And, we think you'll agree.
Don't hesitate to contact us with questions about the cabin and the surrounding area of Detroit Lakes - we're happy to help!
What's most important to us is helping you create fun and lasting vacation memories. If there's any possible way, we can enhance your vacation experience at our property please contact us by phone, text or email...we aim to provide you a first-rate service.
Don Aamodt, Owner
Why they chose this property
When I came to see the lot on Strawberry Lake, I was hooked. This lakefront property - though overgrown and in the need of TLC - captured everything I loved about my youth in Minnesota: a thick cover of trees to mark the passing of the seasons and to keep the cabin secluded, a sandy lakefront for launching canoes, and acres of crystal-clear water. The cabin itself is a newer construction - built in 2013 - and provides lots of amenities we didn't have back in my days of camping in the MN woods, including a full kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a downy bed for restful nights, radiant heated floors/wall and A/C mini-split system.
What makes this property unique
Too many to name! Mostly, we love its Off-The-Beaten-Path secluded feeling, in the dense trees, the big front deck facing the water, the private boat dock, and the lofted bedroom that feels like a treehouse - a place where you can escape the rest of the world for a while.
Two fun lake fishing & exploring benefits:
1) 14 ft. Lund fishing boat with a 9.9 hp 4 stroke Honda motor for you to rent at the following flat rates:
2-3 night stays - $80.00 (1st tank of gas free)
4 or more night stays - $180.00 (1st tank of gas free)
2) Complimentary 14 ft. Old Town Canoe, with seat backs; paddles (including child's paddle) & life jackets provided
Two fun lake fishing & exploring benefits:
1) 14 ft. Lund fishing boat with a 9.9 hp 4 stroke Honda motor for you to rent at the following flat rates:
2-3 night stays - $80.00 (1st tank of gas free)
4 or more night stays - $180.00 (1st tank of gas free)
2) Complimentary 14 ft. Old Town Canoe, with seat backs; paddles (including child's paddle) & life jackets provided
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